Vacation Home Rentals Division
Welcome to El Dorado County’s Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Information Site. Here you will find the County’s VHR ordinance, recent Board action, public outreach, and other VHR-related information. For general questions, or comments, please email us at vhrpermits@edcgov.us. Please include the property address or VHR permit number in the subject line.
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IMPORTANT UPDATE
For VHR Code Complaints you will now call the VHR Code Enforcement Complaint Hotline at 530-573-7999. You can also reach them at VHREnforcement@edcgov.us
Signs have been updated on our website to reflect this information under Applications, Forms and Policies
What's New
Updated Exterior Signs - New VHR Code Enforcement Complaint Hotline and new Non-Emergency numbers are on the newer signs (located under Popular Links/Application, Forms, & Policies)
Policy on Changes to occupancy on Issued VHR Permits(PDF, 46KB): As of 6/1/2023 no change in occupancy is allowed once a VHR Permit is Issued. A change in occupancy requires a new VHR Permit.
Apply Online - HDL - Online VHR Permitting
Please call or make an appointment to go over the process before applying online. See Phone Appointment under Hours.
Fees
Fees
- New VHR Permits are $760.00
- Renewals are $380.00
- Above fees do not include the fire safety inspection fee. That fee is based on the dwelling's size and is required with a new permit and every two years thereafter
- Waitlists are $190.00
- There is also a $31.00 Technology Fee Surcharge applied to new and renewing applications
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Trash Complaints
If you have a trash related complaint, please reach out to Clean Tahoe.
VHR Complaints
If you find that a property is violating the VHR Ordinance, please contact the VHR Enforcement Hotline at 530-573-7999. You can also email a complaint to Code Enforcement at VHRENFORCEMENT@edcgov.us. Please also check out additional information and resources on the VHR Code Enforcement link